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Welcome to the Houston Tinplate Operators Society website.

Periodically, HTOS takes one of our portable layouts on the road. Depending on the timing of these events, the club may be closed during our normal operating hours (generally on Saturday). We attempt to give ample notification of such occurrences, both at the club and on this "meet' tab. We are sorry if we miss your visit when this happens.
Please visit us at our club display at the event!

We will usually have information at the club about upcoming events, ticket prices, flyers, and more. This page may not have the latest information, so please check with the event owner for any details. Most events are open to the public. Most shows charge an admission fee.

Ticketing and ticket pricing (if any) is done by the event holder, and not HTOS.
(page last updated August 4, 2024)

Event and Location Date(s)/Hours HTOS Layout Admission
Lone Star Division, TCA Winter Meet
Operating Layouts - Buy/Sell/Trade - Door Prizes - Raffle - Silent Auction
Knights of Columbus Hall
2320 Hatfield Rd
Pearland, TX
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
https://tca-gulfcoastchapter.org/
Yes Adults and Youth are $10 with kids under 12 free. Max $15 per family will be charged.
Greater Houston Train Show
Hosted by the San Jacinto Model Railroad Club
Vendors, Operating Layouts, Classes on Model Railroading / Regional Railroads
Pasadena Convention Center
27902 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77504
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
https://sanjacmodeltrains.org/GHTS.php
Yes Adults and Youth are $5 with kids under 12 free. Max $10 per family will be charged.
Train-A-Palooza
Hosted by Lone Star Hi-Railers
Convention Center
1209 S. Main St
Grapevine, TX 76051
Saturday, March 8th & 9TH, 2025
Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM
https://lonestarhirailers.com/
No Adults $10 with children 12 & under and Scouts + Leaders in Uniform free
Houston Area Live Steamers

Zube Park, Northwest Harris County
17802 Roberts Road (Last Park Entrance), North from HWY 290
Hockley, TX
March 15th & 23rd, 2025
Saturday March 15: 9 AM - 1 PM
Sunday March 23: 1 PM - 4 PM
https://www.hals.org/
No Free
Cameron Train Show
Multiple vendors with new and gently used items for all scales, Operating Layouts including the Austin Lego Trains and Brazos Valley Model Railroad Club scale HO layout
The Venue
101 E Main
Cameron TX 76520
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
https://www.welcometocameron.com/events/cameron-train-show
No $5 per person $10 per family
New Braunfels "Jamboree"
Over 60 Vendors, Operating Layouts of various scales, Junior Engineer Model Layout where kids can run the trains
New Braunfels Civic Center
375 South Castell Avenue
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Saturday, April 12th & 13th, 2025
Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM
https://newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org/nbrr/train-shows/
No Adults $10 (14 & Older), Child $3 (5-13yrs) with children under 5 Free
Houston Area Live Steamers

Zube Park, Northwest Harris County
17802 Roberts Road (Last Park Entrance), North from HWY 290
Hockley, TX
April 19th & 27th, 2025
Saturday April 19: 9 AM - 1 PM
Sunday April 27: 1 PM - 4 PM
https://www.hals.org/
No Free
RailFest Galveston
RailFest is a celebration of model train enthusiasts who rally to show off their large scale model trains. The event includes live entertainment, exhibits and vendors.
Galveston Railroad Museum
2602 Sante Fe Place
Galveston, TX 77550
April 26 & 27, 2025
Saturday April 26: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday April 27: 10 AM - 5 PM
https://galvestonrrmuseum.org/railfest/
No Members $15; Non- Member Adults, $20; Seniors and active military $12; Kids 14 and under, $10; 2 & Under Free
Hearne is going GREEN!!!
HTOS will display our popular Area-51 themed layout
The Hearne Depot
139 West 9th Street
Hearne, TX 77859
Saturday, May 10th, 2025
11 AM - 4 PM
https://hearnedepot.org
Yes Free
Houston Area Live Steamers

Zube Park, Northwest Harris County
17802 Roberts Road (Last Park Entrance), North from HWY 290
Hockley, TX
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
9 AM - 1 PM
https://www.hals.org/
No Free
Houston Area Live Steamers

Zube Park, Northwest Harris County
17802 Roberts Road (Last Park Entrance), North from HWY 290
Hockley, TX
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
9 AM - 1 PM
https://www.hals.org/
No Free
RAILFEST Rosenberg
HTOS will display our popular Area-51 themed layout
Rosenberg Railroad Museum
1921 Avenue F
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Sunday, June 22, 2025
12 PM - 4 PM
https://www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org
Yes Free
Houston Area Live Steamers

Zube Park, Northwest Harris County
17802 Roberts Road (Last Park Entrance), North from HWY 290
Hockley, TX
Saturday, July 19th, 2025
9 AM - 1 PM
https://www.hals.org/
No Free
Houston Area Live Steamers

Zube Park, Northwest Harris County
17802 Roberts Road (Last Park Entrance), North from HWY 290
Hockley, TX
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
9 AM - 1 PM
https://www.hals.org/
No Free
Toy Train Show
Hosted by Gulf Coast Chapter TCA - Operating Layouts - Buy/Sell/Trade - Door Prizes - Food Concession
Bay Area Community Center
5002 East NASA Parkway
Seabrook, TX 77586
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10 AM - 3 PM
https://tca-gulfcoastchapter.org
Yes Admission $10 Per Person 12 or Older - Family $13 - Under 12 free (must be accompanied by an adult)
Houston Area Live Steamers

Zube Park, Northwest Harris County
17802 Roberts Road (Last Park Entrance), North from HWY 290
Hockley, TX
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
9 AM - 1 PM
https://www.hals.org/
No Free
2025 GCMRRC Annual Train Festival
Galveston County Model Railroad Club
Operating Layouts, Museum Layouts and Exhibits, Food Truck, More
Texas City Museum
409 6th St N
Texas City, TX 77590
October 4th, 2025
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Yes Admission: $5

Houston Area Live Steamers

Zube Park, Northwest Harris County
17802 Roberts Road (Last Park Entrance), North from HWY 290
Hockley, TX
October 18 & 19, 2025
Saturday October 18: 9 AM - 1 PM
Sunday October 19: 1 PM - 4 PM
https://www.hals.org/
No Free
Houston Area Live Steamers

Zube Park, Northwest Harris County
17802 Roberts Road (Last Park Entrance), North from HWY 290
Hockley, TX
Saturday November 15th, 2025
9 AM - 1 PM
https://www.hals.org/
No Annual Toys for Tots Drive, donation: new unwrapped toys

Show notes:
HTOS does not work with, control or plan these events and is not responsible for any changes, dates or locations.
Please check with the event organizer for the latest information on a specific event.
 

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